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By Kathryn Hardison

Microsoft Corp. said it is launching Viva Engage, a new app in the Teams communication tool that allows co-workers to share videos of what they are doing throughout the day.

Microsoft said Tuesday that Viva Engage is meant to help build community and connection in the workplace, whether employees are working remotely or in the office. The app is a social networking tool where leaders can share news, answer questions and facilitate two-way conversations with employees, the company said.

The new app allows people to create and post video "stories" to their storylines, similar to features offered by social-networking apps Facebook and Instagram.

Viva Engage will be available to all current Microsoft 365 commercial customers at no additional charge, and users must have a Yammer license to use the app, the company said in a blog post. The Communities app for Teams will be rebranded as Viva Engage in late August, Microsoft said.

Microsoft representatives didn't immediately return requests for comment.

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July 19, 2022 12:40 ET (16:40 GMT)

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